Create it. Live it. Love it.

WHAT IS TRANSFORMATION COACHING?

There are many types of change that someone can experience in their life, from small day to day changes such as food choices or starting a new hobby, to larger changes such as a change of career, moving home, starting/ending relationships. However, not all change leads to transformation.

Transformation is change that happens at a deep, fundamental level. In a person, that includes your sense of identity, your values and belief systems, the framework of principles you operate by; how you perceive others and the world around you and how you see your place within it.

When transformation occurs, your sense of identity expands; your perspective on life takes on a whole new level of meaning and the potential you see for yourself becomes limitless.

As a Transformation Coach (which incorporates being a life coach, business coach, mentor and wellbeing trainer), this is what I love helping others to achieve! That deep appreciation of who you are, what makes you tick and all your strengths, values and qualities that make you uniquely you. When you can fully understand all these elements and apply them to all the important aspects of your life, that’s when true transformation takes place and you start to believe in the infinite possibilities that lie ahead for you…and the fun really begins with creating the opportunities for you to grab with both hands!

WHAT IS THE CATALYST FOR LIFE?

‘Cat-a-lyst’ – a chemical reaction, something or someone that causes a great change, quickly, without being consumed in the process.

As soon as I hit upon this as the name for my business, I knew it was The One! As a Coach, I help people go through the process of change, of the transformation that is required to achieve the goals they have dreamed about, that perhaps they’ve attempted themselves before but for any number of reasons haven’t quite succeeded. Or that they’ve been too afraid to try, to take that leap of faith into something new and unknown. Through a special, focused way of knowing the right questions to ask at the right time in the right way, a Coach will be able to elicit the information from their client that enables them to gain clarity about what they truly want, to understand why they want it and then to put in place the action steps to achieve that…in the most effective and efficient way possible – just like a Catalyst!

Putting you at the heart of our work together

And even though the success of my clients is also my success, because I’m not emotionally involved in that change, I make no judgements about your goals, I have no hidden agendas that could otherwise create obstacles to that journey. As great as it is to talk and share ideas with loved ones, friends or parents, whether intentional or completely unconsciously, they will generally have a vested interest in your decisions and so cannot be completely objective in a way that a Coach can. I will only ever have the best outcome for you at the heart of our work together.

I’ve spent the last few years creating a unique and truly holistic coaching practice. Building on my 20-year background in HR, IT and change management in the private sector and the NHS, I’m now a qualified cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist and coach, having specialised in areas such as confidence coaching, performance improvement and wellbeing. These, combined with my skills and experience in energy management, mindfulness and my natural intuitive abilities, means that if you’re ready to invest in yourself and your business, I’m ready to help!

…For Life…

This represents not just the great life that you get to create for yourself through our work together, but also that the transformations you make can be for life.

I’m sure we’ve all been on training or taken on something new that’s been great in the moment, perhaps it’s even lasted for a week or two afterwards? But all too often, things gradually slip back into the old ways and we’re back to where we were before!

Not so with Transformational Coaching!

Because we tackle the ‘deep stuff’, the things that really matter to you. Your core values, your beliefs and the habits that lurk deep in your subconscious, which have likely been driving all the decisions you’ve made (or not made!) in your life without you realising it. We unpick all of these to lay the foundations for a strong future, providing you with the confidence in your own abilities and sense of direction to make the right decisions going forward.

The changes you create here are made to last. And should you find yourself facing challenges again in the future, you’ll be armed and ready with a set of tools and techniques I’ll have shared with you to tackle them head-on, rather than let them derail you from your goals any more.

WHO IS THE CATALYST FOR LIFE FOR?

You may be a creative entrepreneur, a company director, on a career-break or a ‘nine-to-fiver’. It doesn’t matter who or what you believe you are now, it only matters that you feel you have something amazing to offer the world, that you want to make a change, to improve things and are ready to take action!

The problem is perhaps you can’t quite see what that looks like yet, or you can but don’t know how to make it happen. You just know deep down that you want something else for yourself/your business/your family and want to do it authentically, in a way that feels right to you and that supports the kind of life you’ve always dreamed of.

You’re probably already pretty successful at what you do and are likely a ‘hard worker’ – does ‘perfectionist’ spring to mind? But perhaps you feel like you’re heading down a track that no longer feels right to you, that leaves you unfulfilled at the end of each day? Maybe you’re running out of steam and questioning how much longer you can go on like this, putting in so much effort for what in return? Do you find yourself asking “Is this all there is?!”?

Many women who come to me are feeling overwhelmed by all the plates they’re spinning – from work to family life, kids and ageing parents to care for – they have dreams and yet are struggling to find a way to achieve them without everything crashing down around them.

That can be a scary and daunting feeling; I know because I’ve been there myself and I’ve helped hundreds of people face and overcome their own fears. My own life story has encompassed a whole host of experiences and challenges, from moving to a different country, being made redundant and taking the leap of faith into the world of self-employment. So whatever issues or pain you’re facing right now, I can empathise and identify with them. I know I can make a positive difference to your life – transforming your outlook and helping you create the freedom to get what you want.

The question is: Are you ready to grab it with both hands?

Work With Me

I’ve coached people from all walks of life with a variety of goals. I’m proud of what my clients have achieved, from competing in triathlons, to creating high performing teams, to falling back in love with their businesses and taking them to a whole new level that surpasses even their own aspirations! Delivery can be in person, on-site or at an agreed venue (typically throughout Herts, Beds, Bucks and London, other locations subject to agreement) or online globally – Zoom is a firm favourite!

Coaching & training courses to help you make changes, in the comfort of your home and in your own time.

Are you ready to take back control of your life, increase your confidence and get crystal clear on your goals?

Book your initial call with me and we’ll explore where you believe you’re stuck and how we could work together to get you to where you’d love to be. I’m super confident that, together, we’ll find the answers you’re looking for.

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With Thanks

"I began the coaching sessions as I was at a crossroads in my professional life and I wasn't sure which path to take. Katie helped me to identify my values and motivations which in turn greatly helped me to better evaluate the opportunities in front of me. This has given me the confidence I needed to take the next step and start a new job. I would recommend Katie to anyone who is lacking direction and/or needing a bit more clarity or confidence to make a career change."

Helen Handley, Devon

"I found your talk inspiring and thought-provoking, and that doesn't happen very often! Thanks, Katie."

I’d had my business for 4 years at the point that I started working with Katie. As I talked about where I was with it during our first few sessions, I quickly realised that there were things that formed part of my service offering that I wasn’t enjoying anymore. Equally, there were things that I loved doing that I wasn’t highlighting enough. Having reached this dawning realisation, Katie and I set about working through what my personal values were, what I’d like to get from my work moving forward, how my work and my life could best run seamlessly alongside each other and ultimately what my refined service offering would be.
Having Katie guide me through all of this was invaluable. I quickly achieved far more than I would have done trying to navigate things alone. She offered her opinion and guided me where appropriate and held me accountable for taking things forward with morphing my business. Thanks to Katie’s support, guidance and drawing out from me what I didn’t even know was there myself, I now have a new business name, a new logo and a nearly completed website. The future looks exciting! Thank you Katie – you really have been the catalyst for the next chapter in my life.

Laura Lewis, Head Human, Chameleon HR Ltd - www.chameleon-hr.co.uk

I have really enjoyed the course so far and can see how it is just what I need in my life right now to help me regain control. The programme is simple to follow and can easily slip into your daily routine. I love the meditations. I have listened to a lot of meditations and sometimes find them hard to go with, however these I have no problem utterly relaxing to. I really recommend to anyone and particularly those feeling slightly bewildered by life's chaotic routine. Thanks so much Katie!

Zoe Betts, Bettzy Design - 30 Days to De-Stress to Success Programme

New Level Results were recommended to me by my line manager, and although I was somewhat sceptical as to how my team would respond, we went along with the plan.
Katie facilitated our first session, a team away day, in such a way that I was left speechless. The tools that she used to bring the team together were interesting and thought provoking, allowing everyone their ‘safe place’ to talk and be listened to.
We have now gone into monthly sessions, which again had become a safe, open environment for the team to discuss. These sessions have made them feel that they are being listened to and that they are contributing towards change.
Personally, as a manager, the experience has been fascinating and is beginning to change my way of thinking and reflecting.
Katie is not the problem solver, but allows you to become one, without you even knowing you are doing it.
I would thoroughly recommend New Level Results for their professionalism, value for money and ingenious creativity.

I have muddled through the first 13 years of my business on my own, never asking for help from anyone. And although I am still in business I have been treading water financially and have faced increasingly challenging times in my industry. In many ways I have been holding myself back from achieving high levels of success, blaming cheap competition and outside influences when really I was making excuses for my own fear of failure.
I reached out to Katie as I finally admitted to myself that I need someone who had my back, who could be my sounding board, would hold me accountable and could also help me understand what really makes me tick, what makes me happy and how I can apply that to my business to take it to the next level. I wanted to stop feeling overwhelmed and indecisive and to stop procrastinating... so quite a tall order! I have to say that so far Katie has delivered on all those points.
After our first intense half day session I felt fired up, very positive and motivated! I also felt that as a result of that session I really honed down and got to know the bare bones of who I am and what is important to me - which has certainly exceeded my expectations of a business coaching session and I know I would not have reached this point without Katie. I look forward to our monthly one hour sessions, and after each session I feel uplifted with a strong sense of purpose and a clear plan of what I need to do that month to help me move forward towards my goals.
The online Curve Coaching Plan is a brilliant tool that we use alongside our one to one coaching sessions. Not only does it help keep me on track with my goals and tasks but is great to look back on how much I achieved that month
I highly recommend Katie if you want to take your business to the next level but are feeling stuck and over whelmed!

M Morgan, Hertfordshire - http://strictlyboudoir.co.uk/

Katie makes you feel at ease immediately and gathers information on what you do and where you're at in such an easy going way, methodical but conversational. Her personality profile process for identifying how you function and how you communicate best with people is really enlightening and clear to understand and she takes the time to go through it properly to make sure you get the most from it.
She validates which way she would like to go and gets permission from you, explaining where she's going and what technique or coaching she's about to give you and for me that's key as I'm someone who needs to understand "why" and where we're going.
The methods she taught me for managing the areas I want more control over and to attract what I want into my businesses are brilliant and so easy to replicate.
I'd highly recommend Katie to any business owner, near or far, wanting more from their efforts this year. 5*

Kate C. - Hertfordshire

I have recently completed a series of sessions with Katie to work through some personal and professional challenges that I was facing. I found her to be a great source of knowledge and had the ability to show me how I could break down what i had built up as huge issues/projects by using a step by step action plan in logical steps. She also had the ability to focus on what were ever changing scenarios and give a different perspective on it. Would highly recommend - Thank you:) 5*

Katie S. - Hertfordshire

"This project has really taken on momentum since the team and I had strengths-based training and support. Learning about creative problem solving, having experience of coaching, group coaching and understanding that we could use our creative resources and create tools, has opened a doorway. It gave us the confidence to have a go and try new things and its all a huge thank you….”

AG, London - Corporate Coaching client

"For 41 years, my nights and my family's were disrupted because of my night terrors. Only three sessions of hypnotherapy helped me to have silent and peaceful nights. I finally feel safe! I am so grateful to Katie's support and I can only endorse her care and professionalism."

Brigitte, Bedfordshire

“I recently re started working my way through an important qualification and was looking for a coach to help keep me get organised, motivated and on track. Procrastination and distraction had kept me from completing it in the past so I was hoping for someone with some interesting or novel ways of keeping me focused.
I found Katie to be very relaxed, friendly and easy to talk to whilst maintaining a distinctly professional relationship; she helped me to find clarity in the pursuit of my goal which was immensely helpful. In our telephone coaching sessions Katie helped me to discover new ways of moving forward that had just not occurred to me before. I found I had a renewed energy and motivation that helped me to carry on moving forward in a way that suited me. I would be more than happy to be coached by Katie again.”
Deborah Lane
Marketing Assistant, Housewife and Home Carer to Teenage Daughter.

Deborah Lane, Berkshire

"I found my time and discussions with Katie very useful. She helped me to find clarity around what I really wanted and supported me to gain the confidence to start putting my plans and ideas into action. I would recommend her."

HG, Hertfordshire

“Thank you for helping me prepare for my recent challenge for charity. Focusing on the reasons why I was committing really helped me overcome any nerves and doubts that were popping up in my head! Your calm approach and ability to listen to me really helped, along with a few tricks of the trade, which I put into practise during the challenge. Thanks again and I look forward to recommending you wherever I can.”

SS, Hertfordshire

“I have always been extremely anxious about flying and even cancelled a holiday when I realised that I couldn’t face getting on the plane. This was a few years ago and I have only travelled abroad by train since.
During the group coaching session when Katie asked us to think of something we wanted to achieve this was the first thing I thought about. Talking about it and breaking down goals to help me feel less anxious about flying made me feel more confident about the end goal. Writing them down also made them feel more concrete for me. I have since completed most of these goals. Talking about fear of failure in the coaching was also useful as with the group’s support I ran out of excuses to avoid flying! I have booked a holiday in Latvia this year and for the first time I am not worrying about the flight and instead am looking forward to enjoying myself and eating my weight in Sklandrauši (a delicious vegetable tart!)”

ED, London

“When I enrolled on the course, I felt I needed to develop myself and my business; I wanted to gain more self-confidence and to set business goals and achieved both of these.
The group sessions were very useful because of the relationships and trust developed among the coachees. We were encouraged to participate and I felt I challenged myself by opening up to other people. And the realisation that my ideas were okay and when they weren’t, I was challenged in a professional and supportive way so I could go away and think about new ways of developing my business, was great. The DISC Profile was a great start to the program; I still use it as a reference tool. I have grown more as a person and learned more about how I want to do business, plus I made some strong connections with the other women – which I didn’t expect! I felt safe in the group and was listened to which is crucial for any self-development activity.”

YA, Bedfordshire

"I wanted to update you and give you a massive thanks...I had absolutely no fear at all on either flights on my holiday and actually really enjoyed them, looking out the window on take off and landing, and I even watched a DVD during the flight! I also went and did a paraglide flight off the side of a mountain on the last day of my holiday. My husband said I have perplexed him with how much I've overcome my fears! So just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart, I'm so grateful for all your help."

Carly, Bedfordshire

“The 3 hours I had with Katie were 3 of the best hours of the year! The preparation she sent through helped me to focus on what I wanted to get out of the session but also helped me to understand my thoughts and ideas a lot better even before we met. The actual session provided me not only with clarity about what I thought was going on in my mind but also resolved a number of areas which I was not aware had been impacting on me so much. I have come away with a fantastic platform for moving my business forward and I feel much happier in general. I cannot recommend Katie enough for anyone who needs support in moving forward with business and life in general.”

I went to Katie to get some help with coping with anxiety. It had begun to affect my work and day to day life and so when Katie came highly recommended to me by a family member, I knew I needed to give it a try. At first, I was sceptical about hypnosis, having never experienced it before, but Katie made me feel extremely comfortable and reassured me by explaining the process in detail and ensuring me that I could stop if I felt uncomfortable.

Hannah Prince

After just my first session with Katie for self-confidence, I felt really good taking my class that night and my sleep is improving too!

JK

4 sessions was all it took to be able to face the world with irritable bowel. I cannot thank Katie enough for teaching me how to re-train my mind and manage my irritable bowel, rather than it manage me. I have a totally different outlook on life now. – Thank you.

Leslie Moan

Having hypnotherapy/CBT with Katie has been one of the best things I have done for myself; it has changed the way I think about things. With the challenges I’m facing, without this treatment I would have been pulling my hair out by now! Everyone around me is more relaxed. I couldn’t thank you enough and would recommend to anyone!

Sandra

“If I had known when starting the coaching with Katie just where I’d be now, less than 1 year on, I’d have paid 3 times the cost!
I lacked clarity and confidence in where to take my business next but the course allowed me to push past all of the unimportant things, which were clouding my vision and instead concentrate on moving in the right direction. During the course, I realised a couple of huge dreams of mine. This allowed me to feel in control of my business for the first time in too long and cut down my overheads massively due to the changes made. Learning to allow myself to be still and quiet, even during huge pressure and difficult decisions was highly useful. I wasn’t always sure what I needed from the telephone 1-2-1’s as I just wasn’t sure what I needed at the time, however as soon as Katie started asking her focussed questions I found plenty of reasons to use the full time of these phone calls and took so much from each of them. The shift in mental attitude was not just felt by me, but noticed by my friends and clients.”